03/06/06

Seth Borenstein named AP science writer

NEW YORK -- Seth Borenstein, a national correspondent in Knight Ridder's Washington bureau, has been named science writer for The Associated Press.

The appointment was announced March 6 by Deputy Managing Editor Kristin Gazlay.

Borenstein has covered a variety of national issues, including environment, space, public health, homeland security and energy. Before joining Knight Ridder as a national writer in 1998, he worked for The Orlando Sentinel and the Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

In 2004, Borenstein won the Society of Environmental Journalists' award for outstanding beat reporting. He also has served as a media fellow studying environmental issues at Carnegie Mellon University and Vermont Law School.

A native of Columbus, Ohio, he is a graduate of Boston University.

Borenstein succeeds Joseph B. Verrengia, who resigned to work for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Contact: Jack Stokes, AP Corporate Communications, 212.621.1730